Reading PA Fire Department

Nasty Wreck For "D" Platoon

Written by FF A. Kutz

August 13, 2008

At 2014 an accident was reported at the intersection of 13th & Union streets in the city's northeast. A rescue assignment was sent and found a vehicle accident with entrapment. Ladder 3 began initial operations of removing the roof of the car. 3 victims were removed from the car in approx 20 minutes. 1 individual was in serious condition and sent to the Reading Hospital Trauma Center.

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Engine 9, Ladder, 3, Rescue 1, Medic603, Medic 562 (county)

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